Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 3 March 1942
Aircraft Type: Short S.23 Empire Flying Boat Mk I
Owner/operator: British Overseas Airways Corporation – BOAC
Registration Number: G-AEUC
Location: Broome, WA –
ÿ Australia
Phase of Flight: Standing
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: / Occupants:
Component Affected: Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraftMitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft
Category: Unlawful Interference
On July 17, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft were destroyed during an attack on Broome, Australia. The attack was perpetrated by the Japanese forces.On July 17, 1943, nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft were destroyed during an attack on Broome, Australia. The attack was perpetrated by the Japanese forces.
Description
Destroyed by enemy action on the ground at Broome. The attack was carried out by nine Japanese Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero fighter aircraft.
Primary Cause
Enemy action on the ground.Enemy action on the ground.Share on:
